Since living in Spartanburg I've had two hairdressers. Kelly's been my favorite of the two for three years now, so I made an appointment with her because I was feeling like doing something a little...different. And different I am, but I totally love it! My hair went from natural dirty blonde to a de

ep red that I can only describe as festive. Best of all, everyone seems to love it - with the exception of my dad.

But that's not all that's been keeping me busy over the holidays. This weekend was filled with nothing but colorguard. The show I'm doing this year as a part of Etude is to the song "Lost" by Anouk and the theme is all about being lost without a certain someone and longing for something you can't have.

So far we've got one fourth of the show done which is a little over a minute of drill and choreography, and I'm loving every bit of it. Even though it's a great way to keep entertained over the month-long holiday break, let me tell you - three day camps are tough.

The last big event before the holidays, however, is the trip to St. Louis, Missouri to visit my mom's side of the family! It's been a while since we've all been together and it's been even longer since my immediate family has been out there for a visit, so I can't wait to see everyone again!

We'll only get to stay about three days, but we plan on making the most of it - ice skating in the park, visiting the Gateway Arch, and hopefully seeing the Clydesdales at Grant's Farm! It should be amazing and a great start to the holiday festivities!